Private Events Sales Architect | Corporate & Luxury Dining

The Fifty/50 Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindling | Downtown Cookout & Cocktails in the Chicago Loop is seeking a driven Private Event Sales Manager to lead revenue growth for our busiest private dining location. You will build relationships with corporate planners and high-net-worth clients to design top-tier private events, coordinating with culinary and operations teams to ensure exceptional guest experiences from inquiry to follow-up.

You will drive end-to-end sales, respond quickly to inquiries, draft contracts, and exceed annual

Qualifications

• 3+ years of private dining sales or catering management experience.
• Knowledge of culinary trends, wine pairings, and craft cocktails.
• Proficient with event management software (Tripleseat, OpenTable).
• Strong written and verbal communication and contract negotiation.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including nights and some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sales for private events and large group reservations.
• Respond quickly to inquiries and conduct on-site venue tours.
• Draft contracts and BEOs through Tripleseat.
• Prospect and generate new business in the Chicago market.
• Build a robust sales database of corporate clients.
• Direct private dining shifts and coordinate with culinary/service teams.
• Track pipelines to hit revenue goals and manage deposits and billing.
• Analyze event labor and food cost data to maximize profitability.

Skills

Private dining sales

Catering management

Hospitality management

Communication skills

Contract negotiation

Tools

Tripleseat

OpenTable

Job description

Kindling | Downtown Cookout & Cocktails in the Chicago Loop is seeking a driven Private Event Sales Manager to lead revenue growth for our busiest private dining location. You will build relationships with corporate planners and high-net-worth clients to design top-tier private events, coordinating with culinary and operations teams to ensure exceptional guest experiences from inquiry to follow-up.

You will drive end-to-end sales, respond quickly to inquiries, draft contracts, and exceed annual